Basic BLE Beacons (Off-the-Shelf) VS ZIG Superwallet Sensors
š§ Intelligence:
- Passive ā Simply broadcast a unique ID (UUID) at regular intervals.
- Cannot interpret or respond to user behavior
š” Function:
- Requires the mobile app to actively scan and recognize the beaconās ID.
- App must be open and running in foreground or background with proper OS permissions.
š One-Way Communication:
- Beacon ā Phone only. No feedback or two-way logic.
- Beacon does not know if it was āseenā or acted upon.
š§± Use Case Limitations:
- Works only for static presence detection (e.g., āsomeone is nearā).
- Cannot distinguish between users, lanes, or actions (e.g., order pickup vs. entry).
- No security/authentication. Any app with the UUID can pick it up.
š§ Intelligence:
- Embedded AI + Logic ā Capable of lane separation, presence authentication, and real-time matching with cloud database.
š” Function:
- Uses BLE, AI pattern recognition, and optionally camera to detect and authenticate presence without requiring user interaction.
- Can match a person/vehicle to a payment, ticket, or order passively.
š Two-Way Logic & Cloud Integration:
- Phone presence triggers sensor ā Sensor queries backend ā Real-time decision (valid/invalid, paid/unpaid, VIP status).
- System updates dashboards and logs event (e.g., āPerson X just picked up their orderā).
š§± Advanced Use Cases:
- Real-time ticket validation at venue entry
- Crowd processing at 25ms/person
- Anonymous violator tracking (FEDS)
- Smart kitchen queueing based on real presence
- Preventing order theft or misattribution
- Personalized greetings and fast-lane logic
Summary Comparison
| Feature | Basic BLE Beacon | ZIG Superwallet Sensor |
|---|---|---|
| Detects Presence | yes | yes |
| Matches presence to a valid order/ticket | No | yes |
| Operates without app interaction | No | yes |
| Can authenticate by lane/zone | No | yes |
| Includes AI processing | No | yes |
| Supports in/out tracking | No | yes |
| Triggers backend logic | No | yes |
| Enables fast-lane rules | No | yes |
| Combines with camera or LIDAR | No | yes |
| Resistant to spoofing/fraud | No | yes |
